Using the exercise files

- [Tutor] If you want to follow along with this course,to build and measure your own circuits,you're going to need some hardware.So I've included a list of the various componentsand tools that I use throughout this coursein the exercise files.In the main exercise file directory for this course,I've included a PDF file named Parts List.pdf,that contains the list of electrical componentsI used to build circuits throughout this course.Almost all of these items are common partsthat you can purchase from a number of online retailersor your local electronics store.

But for your convenience,I've also included a link to an online store pagefor each item.I'll also be using a multimeter throughout this coursewhich is a common tool for making electrical measurements.Multimeters can range in price from tensto hundreds of dollars,and I've included two recommended optionsin the Parts List document.I'll discuss the differences between those two optionsin a later video on multimeters.The rest of the exercise files are organizedinto number directories for each chapter of the course,and within each chapterthere are number directories for each video.

I've included things like circuit diagramsand other reference documents to help you follow alongthroughout the course.When I mention one of those items in a video,just navigate to the corresponding folderin the exercise files to find it.

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12/23/2016

Working with electronics can be a ton of fun, but it can also be a bit confusing—especially when you're first learning. In this course, electrical engineer Barron Stone uses easy-to-understand analogies to break down the fundamental concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and power. After you review the science behind electricity, Barron applies those concepts to build basic circuits. He explains the differences between the ideal, theoretical power sources that we often consider when designing circuits and the physical limitations of the real-world power sources that we actually use to build them. He also shows you how to use the go-to tool for debugging electronics—the digital multimeter—so you can measure the actual voltage and current in your circuits.